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Jovic Family History

Jovic Surname Meaning

Serbian (Jović): patronymic from the personal names Jovo Jova short forms of Jovan.

Jovan is the Serbian form of the Greek name Iōannēs (see John).

As a patronymic surname, Jović signifies 'son of Jovo' or 'son of Jova'.

This naming convention is common in Serbian culture, where family names often derive from the given names of ancestors.

Compare Yovich for further similarities in naming styles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Jovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jovic family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jovic's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Jovic families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Jovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovic census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 520 immigration records available for the last name Jovic. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Jovic. For the veterans among your Jovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovic lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jovic in 1969 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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